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Editorial
Words by Miro, from Slovak English translated by Amris
Hello and welcome back,
It’s the time of the year when all the men who ignore women will celebrate women, and I guess it will stay this way until we stop ignoring women as a sociological default. I believe we will get there at some point. The only problem is that for some reason, anytime we take a few steps forward, there is always some kind of an inevitable step backwards.
In the last few months, two women who are shaping my perspective on this world asked publicly for a break from their positions. Both are named Zuzana, which might be just a cute detail, but the fact that Slovak's most successful military product is a howitzer Zuzana is taking this detail to whole new heights.
The first Zuzana is the president of Slovakia. She is the best president my country ever had and she never did one thing wrong, and if she admits any mistake she takes action to rectify it. Everything she says is an honest truth or a painful fact delivered with respect towards those she is speaking to. It’s her superpower. And trust me, she is the only politician I could ever write such sentences about. She will not run for president in the second term. (Hello Joe Biden)
The second Zuzana is one of the most influential journalists in Slovakia, specialising in politics, human rights and everything around the two. Her ability to maintain sensible dialogue with someone she deeply disagrees with is extraordinary and powerful. She will stop writing about politics for a while.
Both Zuzanas are successful women and they understand and respect the power of their positions. So why do they need a break? Abuse. So toxic, that these two very strong women need some space to breathe because they can’t fully commit to their missions anymore. Abuse so toxic, that a woman who successfully defeated the mafia behind an illegal landfill long before she became president is not able to cope with all the attacks.
Incompetent egocentrics are falling apart when trying to argue with smart women, so the only choice of self-defence is naturally an attack. Being a woman is dangerous for weak men and the fear seems to be unbearable.
It’s a pattern of the social media era. The weak now can access digital public spaces where there are no rules for how to behave, only terms and conditions designed to monetise everything that moves. Big Data is the Big Tobacco of our era and we should act like that.
The time is now. To celebrate women, we need to make sure the digital public space is safe for women to stay and be celebrated. They can’t prove their skills in a toxic environment. Writing death threats is not freedom of speech. It’s death threats and there is no difference if they are digital or physical. How long will it take us to accept what needs to be done so we can take steps forward?
Too much to digest? We have a good soundtrack for you to adjust your perception for the future.
Thank you for reading and stay connected
P.S.
Everyone wants FACTS. Here is one from the “equal opportunities” section.
I collected the last 100 radio show proposals from all NR radio emails except social media messages. Let’s say - serious proposals. Here is what I learned:
89! were proposals from men.
52 of 89 of these proposals were some variation of, “Have you got any slots going?”
10 of 11 women proposals were short, but complex radio show proposals.
End of gender equality report. Happy International Women's Day.
Coming Up
○● International Women's Day Edition with 2 amazing female identifying guests KARIS & Jaye Ward joining Sassy. They will WarmUpYaWeekend this Saturday 1-3pm ○● Sarma has gone out asking friends and family about their favourite flowers and why and the results are heartwarming. Find out more in Plantasia this Saturday 11am-1pm ○● Nathalia will take over BabyFace Music show this Saturday 5-7pm ○● Einerlei will take over E2-E8 show this Sunday 4-6pm ○● LSEM’s founder Pablo Ranacat and DJ tutor Claudia Kane bringing an LSEM DJ Course students Babaganoush and Psystina to the studio on Monday 3-5pm ○● Vulnerability In The City will be talking with professional action sports athlete Jacob Peregrine-Wheller about how vulnerability has played its part in getting him to where he is. Jacob is covering a massive 16 action sports, from freediving to World Chase Tag. Tune in early next Thursday 9-11am ○● De La Phoenix will join MYMY next Thursday 5-7pm ○●
Music Tips
Our residents’ current favourite songs, in the form of Bandcamp link. Full circle.
Nou ○ 2nd Wednesday 9-11pm
● Various Artists - Free Palestine: A Compilation for Humanitarian Aid - Human Endeavour ● Small Crab / Elpac - EP - Lacuna ● Kouslin - Soup And Jam / More Human ●
Sharifa ○ Music & Mischief ○ 3rd Saturday 3-5pm
● L3Ni - Time ● Karizma - Open Your Eyes - Knevrm!nd Dub ● Osunlade - Momma’s Groove - Yoruba Records ●
Psystina ○ LSEM student ○ Fresh Beats ○ 2nd Monday 3-5pm
● Cristofeu & Von Riu - Von Christeuf vol 1 - Discoteca ● Eoin DJ - Total Body - Radiant Records ● SWIM - In Circles ●
Babagnoush ○ LSEM student ○ Fresh Beats ○ 2nd Monday 3-5pm
● Robin S x Radiohead - Show Me Everything In Its Right Place - Justin Jay x option4 Bootleg ● L.P. Rhythm - Rhythm Fiend ● Known Artist - Countdown Edit (Club Mix) ●
Listen Back
The best of last week in the form of a link to 👂
● Artists Without Borders w/ Tara Fatehi ● Dig Yourself ● All Zipped Up w/ Bad Passions ● JAS w/ Urs Technica & Velveteen ● Hello Motto w/ Mila ● Unknown Species w/ Naturalist & Formant Value ● LAFV Radio ● FIBS w/ Jaye Ward ● Kaleidosound w/ Amris & Bombo ● Spectrum w/ Caroline the DJ & Baby Flame ●
That’s all for this week, stay tuned
NR team
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